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Windows 11 Beta Builds 26200.5641 & 26120.4250 Launch with Redesigned Start Menu & AI Widgets
Microsoft has rolled out two significant Windows 11 preview builds—26200.5641 and 26120.4250—bringing a major Start Menu redesign and a host of new features to Insiders in the Beta Channel. These...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250: What's New in the 24H2 Update
Microsoft continues to refine Windows 11 with the release of Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (KB5060820) in the Beta Channel, offering a glimpse into the upcoming 24H2 update. This latest build...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250: What's New & Improved
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (24H2) to Beta Channel testers, introducing a suite of exciting features, UI refinements, and critical bug fixes. This update...
Microsoft Adapts Windows OS for EU DMA: Boosting Browser Choice & Fair Competition
Microsoft is rolling out significant updates to Windows 10 and Windows 11 to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking a pivotal shift in how the operating system handles...
Windows 11 24H2 Builds 26200.5622 & 26120.4230: What's New in Dev vs. Beta Channels
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 builds (26200.5622 for Dev and 26120.4230 for Beta) showcase the company's evolving vision for its flagship OS, with distinct feature sets highlighting the...
Windows 11 Build 26120.4230: AI Evolution & Quick Recovery Features Explored
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Beta channel update, Build 26120.4230 (KB5058506), marks another step forward in the OS's AI-driven transformation while introducing practical tools like Quick Machine...
Build 26120.4230 patches 23 bugs, boosts hybrid CPU performance up to 30%.
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4230 (KB5058506) to Beta Channel testers, delivering measurable stability improvements and under-the-hood optimizations ahead of the...
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4230: What's New for Beta Testers
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4230 (KB5058506) to Beta Channel users, introducing a mix of new features, improvements, and critical fixes for the upcoming 24H2...
Windows 11 Canary Build 27868 Enhances Voice Access & Resolves Virtualization Bugs
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Canary Build 27868 delivers significant improvements to Voice Access and addresses critical virtualization issues, marking another step forward in Microsoft's commitment...
Voice Access gains app launch by title in Windows 11 Canary Build 27868
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 to the Canary Channel, introducing significant Voice Access improvements and addressing multiple system stability issues. This latest...
Build 26120.4161 adds security processor details, Intune energy controls, and HDR toggles
Introduction Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515) to the Beta Channel, continuing its commitment to refining the Windows 11 experience. This latest build...